Due to recent and forecast heavy rainfall, Leon County will open four sandbag locations for residents. Emergency Management officials will continue to monitor changing conditions throughout the week and into the holiday weekend.

Beginning at noon Friday, sandbags are available to the public at the following:

Leon County will staff these sites and residents should bring their own shovels. Sand, bags and ties will be available for public use. Residents are asked to take no more than 15 bags so as to allow others to prepare.

Property owners who have experienced flooding problems in the past can use sandbags to help divert stormwater from their property.

Leon County advises residents to monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take the necessary precautions to protect life and property. The National Weather Service also warns that residents should not drive cars through flooded areas and that if they see flood waters to turn around and find another route.

Residents are also encouraged not to attempt to walk through floodwaters. Any and all flood water should be considered to be contaminated. Do not allow children to play in, wade through or swim in flood water.

Updates on official road closures can be found by downloading the Leon County Citizens Connect App in the Apple or Google Play store and the Leon County Emergency Information Portal at www.LeonCountyFL.gov/ei/.

Residents requiring more information or assistance should call Leon County Emergency Management at 850-606-3700.